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Maryland Post Permanency Program
The Maryland Post Permanency Program provides free, statewide, trauma-responsive services for families formed through adoption and guardianship. Starting February 1, 2026, the program's post-adoption supports were expanded to include all relative caregivers with custody or guardianship, ensuring that every post-permanency family has access to the tools, community, and support they need to thrive. All services are available at no cost through our partnership with Maryland DHS/SSA.
Permanency is a milestone. Support is lifelong.
We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our Maryland Post Permanency Program beginning February 1, 2026! In addition to providing support for families formed through adoption, services are now available for relatives and kinship providers who achieved legal permanency through custody and guardianship.
Paths for Families is committed to ensuring families receive ongoing support, connection, and access to skilled clinicians, helping stabilize placements, strengthen family relationships, and promote long‑term well‑being for Maryland’s children and youth.
Who We Support:
- Adoptive parents
- Guardianship families
- Relative caregivers with custody
- Youth and young adults in post-permanency families
Support Offerings:
Therapy
We offer trauma-responsive, adoption and permanency-centered therapy including:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Parent-focused therapy
- Comprehensive bio-psycho-social intake and assessment
Book Club - Begins March 9!
Our Book Club is a welcoming space where parents and caregivers can come together, share experiences, and talk about adoption and guardianship-related books in a relaxed, supportive environment. Conversations are gently guided by Live Experience Experts and Jennifer McLeod, Maryland Post-Permanency Program Clinical Coordinator/Adoptive Parent, creating space for connection, reflection, and encouragement.
Discussion Format:
- First, we’ll start with initial thoughts and reactions to the book.
- Next, we’ll dive into a guided, facilitated conversation.
- Please join the discussion whether you’ve finished the book or not. Everyone is welcome!
2026 Dates:
- March 9 at 7 P.M.
- May 12 at 7 P.M.
- July 14 at 7 P.M.
- September 8 at 7 P.M.
- November 10 at 7 P.M.
Support Groups
More details coming soon!
Psychoeducational Group Series for Parents and Caregivers
More details coming soon!
Parent and Caregiver Trainings
More details coming soon!
Professional Trainings
More details coming soon!
Next Resource
Support Groups
Families benefit from building community and finding support in group settings. Our adoption and foster care support groups offer a safe, welcoming space for children, teens, and families to connect, share, and grow. Led by licensed therapists and facilitators with lived experience, these online groups provide adoption-competent support, peer connection, and practical tools for healing. Sessions are offered weekly and monthly. More details below! ↓